Yankees Prospect Spencer Jones Misses Baseball America's Top 100 List

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones did not make Baseball America's 2026 top-100 prospect list, despite a powerful 2025 season where he slashed .274/.362/.571 with 35 homers, 80 RBI, and 29 stolen bases across Triple-A and Double-A. The towering outfielder is considered a "divisive prospect" due to concerns about his swing's holes and high strikeout rate, though some project Aaron Judge-like power. With Cody Bellinger re-signing, Jones is likely to begin 2026 in the minors to further refine his game, potentially making him trade bait for a starting pitcher. MLB.com ranks him at No. 99, contrasting Baseball America's omission.